Refresco implements Sidel Swing Evo pasteuriser at its Italian plant
Refresco has installed the first Sidel Swing Evo tunnel pasteuriser in Italy at its Sulmona plant, increasing operational performance and the efficiency of energy and water use.
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Arburg announces complete solutions for Equiplast 2026
At Equiplast 2026 in Barcelona, Arburg, in cooperation with Moretto and HB-Therm, will present complete automated injection moulding cells for the Spanish and Portuguese market, featuring the premiere of the electric Allrounder Trend series with the new Gestica lite control system.
Registration for Compounding & Recycling Expo 2026 now open
AMI has opened free registration for the Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23–24 September 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, showcasing the growing links between polymer compounding and plastics recycling.
Wacker increases silicone emulsion production capacity in India
Wacker has commissioned a new silicone emulsion production complex at its Panagarh site in India. The investment significantly increases capacity and covers the manufacture of GMP-certified silicone emulsions for the cosmetics and personal care industries.
Krones honoured with Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026
Krones AG has been recognised as the overall winner of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026 for developing a new generation of agentic digital twins that use artificial intelligence to autonomously optimise production processes.
Innovia's polypropylene mono-materials at Interpack 2026
At Interpack 2026, Innovia Films will present a new generation of mono-material BOPP polypropylene films, developed to meet PPWR requirements and to enable recyclable packaging design.
Moretto in Motion 2026 roadshow visits converters’ plants
Moretto is launching the Moretto in Motion 2026 tour, a mobile technology showcase for the plastics processing industry, held directly at customers’ plants in Italy and across Europe.
Japanese plastics market: recyclates and bioplastics gain importance
In Japan, the use of recyclates and bioplastics in packaging, automotive and other sectors is growing, while domestic plastics production declines. Regulatory changes, industry initiatives and supply chain restructuring are driving the transformation.
BMT smart prototyping accelerates PET bottle development
BMT has developed a smart prototyping approach that combines simulations, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale blow moulding trials to accelerate PET bottle development, reduce design risk and cut tooling costs before metal moulds are produced.
Krones increases revenue, EBITDA margin and dividend for 2025
In 2025, Krones maintained stable, profitable growth, increasing revenue to EUR 5.66 billion, improving the EBITDA margin to 10.6% and raising the proposed dividend to EUR 2.80 per share. The company also reaffirmed its ambitious target of climate neutrality by 2040.
Colines announces participation in Plast Alger 2026
Colines announces its presence at Plast Alger 2026 in Algiers, presenting its technological solutions for plastic film extrusion and PVC profiles for refrigeration appliances.
Stadler’s flexible sorting plant strengthens Flacipel’s position in Brazil
The dry recyclables sorting plant designed by Stadler for Flacipel in Guarulhos has become a key element of the regional recycling infrastructure, combining high process flexibility with the ambition to achieve a zero‑landfill model.
